The Unit's regulatory role is concerning the protection of individuals and to ensure that regulated services provide high standards of care, each service receives an annual inspection using Minimum Standards for that particular service. Services that we do inspect are required to notify the Unit no later than 24 hours from the occurrence of any death, illness and other events by completing these forms Notification of event form and Notification follow up form. Regulation of Care, (Care Services) Regulations 2013 Part 3 Regulation 8 Registered persons section 10 page 7).

The inspection process not only ensures that services are continuously improving but that the quality of care is monitored on a regular basis to achieve the best outcomes for anyone using these services. We publish our inspection reports online.